FIA Pakistan Political System MCQs (101-200)

  1. The bicameral legislature in Pakistan consists of:
    A) Senate and Cabinet
    B) National Assembly and Senate
    C) Supreme Court and Senate
    D) President and Parliament
    Answer: B
  2. The authority to appoint the Prime Minister belongs to the:
    A) President
    B) Chief Justice
    C) Senate
    D) Election Commission
    Answer: A
  3. The Senate of Pakistan represents the:
    A) Judiciary
    B) Armed forces
    C) Provinces
    D) Bureaucracy
    Answer: C
  4. The Provincial Assembly is headed by the:
    A) Governor
    B) Chief Minister
    C) Speaker
    D) President
    Answer: C
  5. The Chief Minister is the head of the ______ government.
    A) Federal
    B) Provincial
    C) Local
    D) Judicial
    Answer: B
  6. The President of Pakistan can be removed through:
    A) Judicial review
    B) Impeachment
    C) Martial law
    D) Referendum only
    Answer: B
  7. The President addresses the joint sitting of Parliament under:
    A) Constitutional duty
    B) Judicial order
    C) Martial law
    D) Emergency law
    Answer: A
  8. The National Assembly represents the will of the:
    A) Provinces
    B) Judiciary
    C) People
    D) Armed forces
    Answer: C
  9. The Senate elections are conducted every:
    A) 2 years
    B) 3 years
    C) 4 years
    D) 6 years
    Answer: B
  10. Pakistan’s Constitution provides for an ______ judiciary.
    A) Independent
    B) Dependent
    C) Military
    D) Provincial
    Answer: A
  11. The Islamic provisions in the Constitution cannot be changed against:
    A) Judiciary
    B) Islam
    C) Senate
    D) President
    Answer: B
  12. The Council of Islamic Ideology advises the government on:
    A) Economic policy
    B) Islamic teachings
    C) Foreign policy
    D) Provincial matters
    Answer: B
  13. The Election Commission of Pakistan is a/an ______ institution.
    A) Military
    B) Constitutional
    C) Political
    D) Judicial
    Answer: B
  14. The Constitution guarantees freedom of:
    A) Speech
    B) Religion
    C) Association
    D) All of these
    Answer: D
  15. The constitutional amendment process requires approval from:
    A) Senate only
    B) National Assembly only
    C) Both houses
    D) President only
    Answer: C
  16. The Federal Cabinet is collectively responsible to the:
    A) Senate
    B) President
    C) National Assembly
    D) Supreme Court
    Answer: C
  17. Pakistan’s judiciary includes Supreme Court, High Courts, and:
    A) Military courts
    B) Subordinate courts
    C) Senate
    D) Cabinet
    Answer: B
  18. The Governor must act on the advice of the:
    A) President
    B) Chief Minister
    C) Senate
    D) Chief Justice
    Answer: B
  19. The Constitution of Pakistan ensures separation of:
    A) Religion and politics
    B) Provinces and judiciary
    C) Powers
    D) Cabinet and Senate
    Answer: C
  20. The Prime Minister advises the President regarding:
    A) Appointments
    B) Dissolution of Assembly
    C) Cabinet formation
    D) All of these
    Answer: D
  21. The members of the National Assembly are directly elected by the:
    A) Senate
    B) People
    C) Judiciary
    D) Cabinet
    Answer: B
  22. The Constitution of 1973 restored:
    A) Martial law
    B) Parliamentary democracy
    C) Presidential system
    D) Monarchy
    Answer: B
  23. The Senate is also known as the:
    A) Lower House
    B) Upper House
    C) Provincial House
    D) Judicial House
    Answer: B
  24. The National Assembly can pass a no-confidence motion against the:
    A) President
    B) Prime Minister
    C) Governor
    D) Chief Justice
    Answer: B
  25. The Federal Legislature of Pakistan is called:
    A) Congress
    B) Parliament
    C) Senate Council
    D) Federal Court
    Answer: B
  26. The power to declare emergency lies with the:
    A) Prime Minister
    B) President
    C) Chief Justice
    D) Senate
    Answer: B
  27. The Constitution recognizes the rights of:
    A) Minorities
    B) Women
    C) Citizens
    D) All of these
    Answer: D
  28. The Governor of a province is the representative of the:
    A) Judiciary
    B) Federation
    C) Senate
    D) Provincial Assembly
    Answer: B
  29. The Constitution of Pakistan is written in:
    A) English only
    B) Urdu only
    C) Both Urdu and English
    D) Arabic only
    Answer: C
  30. Pakistan’s federal system divides powers between center and:
    A) Judiciary
    B) Provinces
    C) Senate
    D) Army
    Answer: B
  31. The Prime Minister chairs the meetings of the:
    A) Judiciary
    B) Cabinet
    C) Senate
    D) Election Commission
    Answer: B
  32. The Senate ensures equal representation of the:
    A) Cities
    B) Provinces
    C) Districts
    D) Parties
    Answer: B
  33. The judiciary in Pakistan interprets the:
    A) Budget
    B) Constitution
    C) Foreign policy
    D) Election schedule
    Answer: B
  34. The Constitution guarantees equality before:
    A) Parliament
    B) Army
    C) Law
    D) Cabinet
    Answer: C
  35. The Federal Shariat Court examines laws according to:
    A) British law
    B) International law
    C) Islamic injunctions
    D) Provincial law
    Answer: C
  36. The Constitution provides safeguards against:
    A) Foreign trade
    B) Discrimination
    C) Elections
    D) Development
    Answer: B
  37. The National Assembly approves the:
    A) Budget
    B) Constitution
    C) Cabinet
    D) Judiciary
    Answer: A
  38. The Senate cannot originate:
    A) Constitutional bills
    B) Ordinary bills
    C) Money bills
    D) Resolutions
    Answer: C
  39. The Prime Minister remains in office as long as he enjoys confidence of the:
    A) Senate
    B) National Assembly
    C) Judiciary
    D) President
    Answer: B
  40. The Constitution of Pakistan provides for provincial:
    A) Autonomy
    B) Monarchy
    C) Dictatorship
    D) Colonialism
    Answer: A
  41. The Constitution of 1973 was suspended by:
    A) Liaquat Ali Khan
    B) Ayub Khan
    C) Zia-ul-Haq
    D) Benazir Bhutto
    Answer: C
  42. The National Finance Commission is constituted after every:
    A) 2 years
    B) 3 years
    C) 5 years
    D) 10 years
    Answer: C
  43. The Chairman Senate acts as President in absence of the:
    A) Prime Minister
    B) President
    C) Governor
    D) Speaker
    Answer: B
  44. The Constitution of Pakistan contains Fundamental Rights in:
    A) One chapter
    B) Two chapters
    C) Three chapters
    D) Four chapters
    Answer: A
  45. The members of Senate are elected by the:
    A) Public
    B) Provincial Assemblies
    C) President
    D) Judiciary
    Answer: B
  46. Pakistan’s political system allows formation of:
    A) Political parties
    B) Dictatorship only
    C) Monarchy only
    D) Colonial councils
    Answer: A
  47. The President of Pakistan must not hold any:
    A) Political office
    B) Office of profit
    C) Judicial office
    D) Provincial office
    Answer: B
  48. The Constitution protects the independence of the:
    A) Media
    B) Judiciary
    C) Election Commission
    D) All of these
    Answer: D
  49. The federal government is responsible for:
    A) Defense
    B) Foreign affairs
    C) Currency
    D) All of these
    Answer: D
  50. Provincial governments are responsible for:
    A) Local matters
    B) Foreign policy
    C) Currency
    D) Defense
    Answer: A
  51. The Parliament can legislate on subjects listed in the:
    A) Federal Legislative List
    B) Provincial List
    C) Concurrent List only
    D) Judicial List
    Answer: A
  52. The Constitution provides freedom to form:
    A) Associations
    B) Parties
    C) Unions
    D) All of these
    Answer: D
  53. The Provincial Assembly can pass a vote of no confidence against the:
    A) Governor
    B) Chief Minister
    C) President
    D) Speaker
    Answer: B
  54. The Constitution declares Pakistan to be a:
    A) Confederation
    B) Federation
    C) Monarchy
    D) Colony
    Answer: B
  55. The Election Commission prepares:
    A) Budget
    B) Electoral rolls
    C) Constitution
    D) Treaties
    Answer: B
  56. The Constitution ensures protection of:
    A) Life
    B) Liberty
    C) Property
    D) All of these
    Answer: D
  57. The President is elected for a term of:
    A) 3 years
    B) 4 years
    C) 5 years
    D) 6 years
    Answer: C
  58. The judiciary can declare laws unconstitutional through:
    A) Martial law
    B) Judicial review
    C) Referendum
    D) Ordinance
    Answer: B
  59. The Constitution was framed by the:
    A) Constituent Assembly
    B) Cabinet
    C) Senate
    D) Supreme Court
    Answer: A
  60. The Prime Minister may be removed by:
    A) Senate resolution
    B) Vote of no confidence
    C) Judicial order only
    D) Governor
    Answer: B
  61. Pakistan’s political structure is democratic and:
    A) Unitary
    B) Federal
    C) Colonial
    D) Monarchical
    Answer: B
  62. The President can promulgate ordinances when Parliament is:
    A) In session
    B) Dissolved or not in session
    C) Working normally
    D) Voting
    Answer: B
  63. The Provincial Governor takes oath from the:
    A) President
    B) Chief Justice of High Court
    C) Prime Minister
    D) Speaker
    Answer: B
  64. The Prime Minister advises the President on appointment of:
    A) Governors
    B) Cabinet members
    C) Ambassadors
    D) All of these
    Answer: D
  65. Pakistan’s Constitution emphasizes:
    A) Islamic democracy
    B) Communism
    C) Monarchy
    D) Colonial rule
    Answer: A
  66. The judiciary safeguards the:
    A) Constitution
    B) Fundamental rights
    C) Rule of law
    D) All of these
    Answer: D
  67. The Parliament has the authority to make:
    A) Laws
    B) Judicial decisions
    C) Military commands
    D) Foreign treaties only
    Answer: A
  68. The Constitution can be suspended under:
    A) Emergency
    B) Martial law
    C) Senate order
    D) Cabinet motion
    Answer: B
  69. The Constitution of Pakistan was adopted on:
    A) 14 August 1973
    B) 10 April 1973
    C) 12 April 1973
    D) 25 March 1973
    Answer: C
  70. Pakistan’s provinces have their own:
    A) Constitutions
    B) Governors and Assemblies
    C) Foreign offices
    D) Supreme Courts
    Answer: B
  71. The authority to appoint Governors lies with the:
    A) Prime Minister
    B) President
    C) Senate
    D) Supreme Court
    Answer: B
  72. The Parliament exercises ______ powers.
    A) Legislative
    B) Judicial
    C) Military
    D) Provincial
    Answer: A
  73. The judiciary settles disputes between federation and:
    A) Army
    B) Provinces
    C) Cabinet
    D) Senate
    Answer: B
  74. The Constitution ensures freedom of the:
    A) Press
    B) Speech
    C) Religion
    D) All of these
    Answer: D
  75. The Prime Minister is answerable to the:
    A) Senate
    B) National Assembly
    C) Judiciary
    D) President
    Answer: B
  76. The Parliament consists of President and:
    A) Judiciary
    B) Senate only
    C) Two Houses
    D) Cabinet
    Answer: C
  77. The President may return a bill to Parliament for:
    A) Amendment
    B) Reconsideration
    C) Cancellation
    D) Approval
    Answer: B
  78. The Constitution provides equality of citizens regardless of:
    A) Religion
    B) Gender
    C) Race
    D) All of these
    Answer: D
  79. The Supreme Court has original, appellate, and:
    A) Provincial jurisdiction
    B) Advisory jurisdiction
    C) Local jurisdiction
    D) Military jurisdiction
    Answer: B
  80. The Constitution protects citizens against:
    A) Illegal detention
    B) Slavery
    C) Exploitation
    D) All of these
    Answer: D
  81. The President may dissolve the National Assembly on advice of the:
    A) Senate
    B) Prime Minister
    C) Chief Justice
    D) Governor
    Answer: B
  82. Pakistan’s Constitution establishes an Islamic welfare:
    A) Empire
    B) State
    C) Monarchy
    D) Colony
    Answer: B
  83. The Senate elections are held by:
    A) Secret ballot
    B) Public voting
    C) Open referendum
    D) Judicial voting
    Answer: A
  84. The Constitution recognizes both federal and:
    A) Provincial governments
    B) Colonial governments
    C) Military governments
    D) Foreign governments
    Answer: A
  85. The Election Commission is responsible for fair and:
    A) Controlled elections
    B) Free elections
    C) Delayed elections
    D) Provincial elections only
    Answer: B
  86. The Parliament controls the executive through:
    A) Question hour
    B) Debates
    C) Motions
    D) All of these
    Answer: D
  87. The Constitution provides for independence of the:
    A) Executive
    B) Judiciary
    C) Military
    D) Cabinet
    Answer: B
  88. The Prime Minister appoints ministers from among members of:
    A) Judiciary
    B) Parliament
    C) Army
    D) Bureaucracy
    Answer: B
  89. The President can summon and prorogue sessions of:
    A) Judiciary
    B) Parliament
    C) Cabinet
    D) Election Commission
    Answer: B
  90. Pakistan’s Constitution is based on principles of:
    A) Democracy
    B) Islam
    C) Federalism
    D) All of these
    Answer: D
  91. The Constitution guarantees dignity of:
    A) Citizens
    B) Laborers
    C) Women
    D) Man
    Answer: D
  92. The Governor may ask the Chief Minister to seek vote of confidence from the:
    A) Senate
    B) Provincial Assembly
    C) President
    D) Judiciary
    Answer: B
  93. The President’s ordinance has the force of:
    A) Resolution
    B) Law
    C) Advice
    D) Policy
    Answer: B
  94. The Senate provides continuity in the political system because it is:
    A) Temporary
    B) Permanent
    C) Provincial
    D) Judicial
    Answer: B
  95. The Constitution establishes a balance between federation and:
    A) Judiciary
    B) Provinces
    C) Army
    D) Cabinet
    Answer: B
  96. The Speaker maintains order in the:
    A) Senate
    B) National Assembly
    C) Cabinet
    D) Supreme Court
    Answer: B
  97. The Constitution allows citizens to move the courts for enforcement of:
    A) Budget
    B) Fundamental rights
    C) Foreign policy
    D) Martial law
    Answer: B
  98. The Parliament may impeach the President for:
    A) Violation of Constitution
    B) Misconduct
    C) Physical incapacity
    D) All of these
    Answer: D
  99. The Prime Minister is assisted by the:
    A) Cabinet
    B) Judiciary
    C) Senate
    D) Governors
    Answer: A
  100. The Constitution of Pakistan is the supreme law of the:
    A) Parliament
    B) Federation
    C) Country
    D) Judiciary
    Answer: C
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